SPECIAL INTEREST RATE IN THE 5's & GRANTS FOR THOSE THAT Qualify * * * Step inside 6707 Cresheim Road. This beautifully restored Tudor-style twin townhome blends modern updates with its original architectural charm. Located in the sought-after Historic District of West Mount Airy, this home offers a spacious, functional layout across three floors. On the first floor, you're greeted by a grand entry foyer that leads to a formal living room featuring exposed brick walls and a charming fireplace with a gas insert, perfect for cozy evenings. The large dining room, ideal for hosting, flows effortlessly into a chef’s kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, including a 5-burner gas range, wine fridge, and microwave. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with honed carrara countertops, white shaker cabinets, and a classic subway tile backsplash. Conveniently, a stylish powder room and a laundry room are also on this floor, along with access to a lush backyard lined with trees and stone planters—ideal for outdoor relaxation. Upstairs, the second floor consists of three spacious bedrooms. The front bedroom features an exposed brick wall, dual closets, and an en-suite bathroom with a modern rain shower. The middle bedroom has an original cedar closet and a beautiful bay window, while another bedroom, currently used as a home gym, features hardwood floors and original trim. All bedrooms offer abundant closet space, and the updated hall bathroom includes a subway-tiled rain shower and modern fixtures. The third floor adds even more living space with two additional bedrooms, a flexible third space that could be used as an office, a walk-in closet, and a large bathroom with a classic clawfoot tub and pedestal sink. While partially finished, the basement has been updated with perimeter waterproofing and a new water pump offering valuable utility improvements. Additional modern upgrades were made at the the home was renovated, which included dual-zone HVAC, updated electrical and plumbing, roof, recessed lighting, and refinished original hardwood floors, ensuring both energy efficiency and timeless appeal. Located in the picturesque, tree-lined Pelham Historic District of West Mount Airy, this home perfectly blends nature and urban convenience. Nestled near the Cresheim Valley and Wissahickon Gorge, both part of Fairmount Park, residents enjoy easy access to some of Philadelphia's most beautiful green spaces. With quick commutes to Center City or Chestnut Hill’s shops and restaurants, this vibrant, walkable neighborhood is ranked as one of the top city neighborhoods in the U. S. , making it an ideal place to call home!
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,375 sq ftLot Size
$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Dava Costello• OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
•215-735-7368 (broker)
•info@ocfrealty.com (broker)
Bought with Neil Dessecker• RE/MAX One Realty - TCDT
Welcome home to this thoughtfully restored and fully renovated tudor-style twin in very desirable Pelham Historic District of West Mount Airy. Grand entry foyer opens to large living room with exposed brick, original fireplace with gas insert and huge new windows. Spacious dining room perfect for entertaining. New large chef's kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances including 5-burner range with hood, wine refrigerator and built-in microwave. Honed carrara marble counter tops, white subway tile back splash and timeless white shaker cabinets. Convenient laundry room plus new powder room. Access to lovely rear grassy yard. Upstairs you will find lovely master suite including master BR with exposed brick creating a cool urban flair plus new en-suite bathroom with step-in shower, carrara marble vanity. 2 additional large BR's plus new hall bathroom with double vanity complete this floor. Ascend to the third floor with 2 additional BR's, large hall bathroom with original claw foot tub plus additional room which would make a great office or play room. New windows, new dual zone HVAC, new electric and plumbing, newer roof, new kitchen and bathroom, new recessed lighting and original refinished hardwood floors make this home energy efficient and easy to maintain while the original details and character remain intact. The Pelham District is a lovely, leafy neighborhood with winding side streets perfect or walking. Convenient to Center City, transportation, Fairmount Park, Chestnut Hill and the suburbs. CNN recently ranked Mt Airy as one of the top 10 best big city neighborhoods in the US.
TREND #6934568
Mar 31, 2017
Sold
$225,000
$67/sq ft
Feb 28, 2017
Pending
—
Feb 27, 2017
Listed
$250,000
$75/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003225741
Apr 1, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2017
Sold
$225,000
$67/sq ft
Feb 27, 2017
Listed
$250,000
$75/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008285774
Jan 31, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2016
Listed
$250,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,750
$144,600 + $578,600
$723,200
2025
$5,750 (+3.0%)
$144,600 + $578,600
$723,200
2024
$5,585
$140,480 + $561,920
$702,400
2023
$5,585 (+66.0%)
$140,480 + $561,920
$702,400
2022
$3,364
$63,469 + $381,931
$445,400
2021
$3,364
$63,469 + $381,931
$445,400
2020
$3,364 (−6.3%)
$63,469 + $381,931
$445,400
2019
$3,590 (+61.1%)
$76,708 + $388,192
$464,900
2018
$2,228
$26,268 + $132,932
$159,200
2017
$2,228 (−48.9%)
$26,268 + $132,932
$159,200
2015
$4,360
$83,562 + $241,838
$325,400
2014
$4,360 (+31.6%)
$83,562 + $241,838
$325,400
2013
$3,314 (+3.6%)
$5,693 + $28,227
$33,920
2012
$3,199 (+3.9%)
$5,693 + $28,227
$33,920
2011
$3,081 (+9.9%)
$5,693 + $28,227
$33,920
2010
$2,803
$5,693 + $28,227
$33,920
Tax history for 6707 Cresheim Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,750
$144,600 + $578,600
$723,200
2025
$5,750 (+3.0%)
$144,600 + $578,600
$723,200
2024
$5,585
$140,480 + $561,920
$702,400
2023
$5,585 (+66.0%)
$140,480 + $561,920
$702,400
2022
$3,364
$63,469 + $381,931
$445,400
2021
$3,364
$63,469 + $381,931
$445,400
2020
$3,364 (−6.3%)
$63,469 + $381,931
$445,400
2019
$3,590 (+61.1%)
$76,708 + $388,192
$464,900
2018
$2,228
$26,268 + $132,932
$159,200
2017
$2,228 (−48.9%)
$26,268 + $132,932
$159,200
2015
$4,360
$83,562 + $241,838
$325,400
2014
$4,360 (+31.6%)
$83,562 + $241,838
$325,400
2013
$3,314 (+3.6%)
$5,693 + $28,227
$33,920
2012
$3,199 (+3.9%)
$5,693 + $28,227
$33,920
2011
$3,081 (+9.9%)
$5,693 + $28,227
$33,920
2010
$2,803
$5,693 + $28,227
$33,920
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2.5
Lot width
35 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
4,375 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,355
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
223202000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-2
/EDO
/WWO
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-2 District
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Eighth District Overlay District
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Oct 21, 2024 • Final
Plumbing
Replace a gas water heater.
Plumbing
Nov 7, 2017 • Final
Ep_electrl
Install electrical receptacles, switches, and lighting fixtures throughout the building. Install hardwired smoke detectors according to electrical code requirements.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Cedar Closet(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Full Bath
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $182,650
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good, Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2017
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Brick
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Window Features: Energy Efficient
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 35.00 x 125.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $65,550
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,355
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $2,457
School Tax: $3,127
Tax Assessed Value: $248,200
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $3,474
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: HENRY CHARLES
High School: ROXBOROUGH
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Cresheim and Pelham
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,355
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 4,375 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 223202000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Henry Charles W School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19119
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$701,000 – $849,000
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